Chris grew up in New York and graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD. After graduation, he served as an F/A-18 Super Hornet Weapons Systems Officer, where he flew combat operations in support of Operations New Dawn and Enduring Freedom. He spent his last two years in the Navy as a flight instructor stationed in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Chris enjoys traveling with his wife, Liz and spending time with their dog Madison.